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The Lovers

Echoes from the Past, Book 1

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The Lovers

By: Irina Shapiro
Narrated by: Wendy Wolfson
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1665. When Elise de Lesseps is sold in marriage to Lord Edward Asher, she resolves to be an obedient and dutiful wife, until, on their wedding night, she finds out exactly what her husband has in store for her.

His request leaves her feeling shocked and humiliated, but being his chattel, she has no right to refuse. The consequences of that night seal Elise's fate and set her on a path that will lead to heartbreak and tragedy.

2013. Renowned archeologist, Dr. Quinn Allenby has a gift: She can see into the past when holding an object that belonged to the dead. When asked to host a BBC documentary called Echoes from the Past, Quinn uses her gift to find out what really happened to the 17th-century couple known only as The Lovers and unwittingly stumbles onto the secret of her own birth.

©2018 Irina Shapiro (P)2018 Merlin Press LLC Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Science Fiction Time Travel Marriage Heartfelt
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I love the idea of the two era's through the eyes of the main character. Unfortunately, the narrator manages to make Quinn sound like a vapid lightweight rather than the strong archaeologist her back story seems to hint at. I am trying to ignore that part as I am enjoying the stories and I am up to book four but it does grate.

Great story ideas

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Well all I can say is it should be made into a mini series and I listen to all 9 books back to back.
Loved following Quinns stories and then the adventures of day gone by. The Narrator, Wendy Wolfson
was wonderful right the way through. Loved this set of books.

Mini Series

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Wonderfully read believable story full of charm, truth and love. Can’t wait for the next in series.

Great story

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Excellent start to the series, I was totally absorbed in both women's tales. and I can't wait to find out more about Quinn and the past she uncovers.
Wendy Wolfson is an excellent narrator.. I only wish she didn't put on a silly little girl voice for the heroines it doesn't fit

great start to the series

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I genuinely enjoyed the storyline in The Lovers, it was engaging, well-paced, and featured strong, compelling female characters that held my interest. The historical elements and unfolding mystery were well crafted and made for an intriguing read.

However, I found the audiobook experience extremely disappointing due to the narrator. Unfortunately, her voice came across as whiny and insipid, which clashed harshly with the strength and personality of the characters, particularly the protagonist. It created a jarring disconnect that made it difficult to stay immersed in the story.

I really wanted to enjoy this series, in fact, I already own all five books but after struggling to finish the first one, I'm genuinely unsure if I’ll continue. The narration was such a mismatch that it detracted significantly from an otherwise great story. If you’re considering this book, I’d strongly recommend reading the text version instead of listening to the audiobook.

Narrator Undermines a Strong Story

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I could not really get into the story and found myself 'jumping' great wads of it to avoid listening to the waffle. The narrator didn't help as her voice was extremely irritating.

Tedious and soppy

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